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Flaxseed (Linseed)

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Flaxseed (Linseed)

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Tiny seeds, powerful nutrition – nature’s original superfood.

Flaxseed (Linseed)

Flaxseed, also known as Linseed, is the tiny brown or golden seed of the Linum usitatissimum plant. Celebrated as a superfood, flaxseed is naturally rich in omega-3 fatty acids, dietary fiber, protein, and lignans. It is valued both as a health food ingredient and as a raw material for industrial applications, depending on its form and processing.

Key Applications (Food Use):

  • Bakery products (breads, muffins, crackers)
  • Nutritional supplements and superfoods
  • Smoothies, cereals, and snack bars
  • Plant-based egg replacers and thickeners

Key Applications (Industrial Use):

  • Extraction of linseed oil for paints, varnishes & wood finishes
  • Linoleum flooring and eco-friendly coatings
  • Animal feed formulations
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Storage

Clean, dry, cool area, free from infestation, recommended Temperature 0-15°C

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Physico-Chemical Characteristics

  • Seed Count (in 1gm): 136
  • Purity: 99.90%
  • Color: Honey amber to reddish brown with minimal discoloration
  • Size: 3.4 mm long
  • Texture: Firm not brittle or soggy
  • Appearance: Small brown oval shaped seeds, bright shiny
  • Characteristic: Free of chemical taints, residuals or colours
  • Residual levels: Conform to current regulations
  • Cadmium: -0.3mg/kg
  • Moisture: 7.0-8.0%
  • pH: 7 Unit
  • Oil: 45%
  • FFA: 0.5g
  • Lead: -0.1mg/kg

Microbiological Characteristics

  • Total plate count: 150000 cfu/g max
  • Yeasts & Moulds: <1000 cfu/g
  • E.Coli: <100 cfu/g
  • B.Cereus: <1000 cfu/g
  • Salmonella: Absent in 25g

Packaging

Multiwall Paper Bags: 50lb / 22.68KG or 25KG or as desired by the customer
HDPE / PP Bags: 55.12lb / 25kg or 110.23lb / 50kg or as desired by the customer
Jute Bags: 110.23lb / 50KG or as desired by the customer

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Storage and Shelf Life

Storage: Clean, dry, cool area, free from infestation, recommended temperature 0-15° Celsius
Shelf Life: 24 months from date of production

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